History says that the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 3 matchup with the Houston Texans is a playoff-like game. Can the Colts get the much-needed win on Sunday?
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Aug 11, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands the ball off to wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the first half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Aug 11, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands the ball off to wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the first half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Oct 9, 2022; London, United Kingdom; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) defends during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Nov 20, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) gains yards after the catch as Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) tackles during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 4, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) reacts to a play against the Washington Commanders during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 11, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 11, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) gains yards after the catch during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Oct 15, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch against Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (24) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Nov 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) looks to make a reception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) celebrates after his touchdown reception during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs with the ball against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom (56) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) celebrates his touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) gets ready to score a touchdown during a 24-point Giants first half, Sunday, January 7, 2024.
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Darius Slayton, wide receiver. The NY Giants NFL team held an organized team activity at their training facility in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday May 30, 2024.
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Jul 24, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) points back during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) in action during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs with the ball after a catch while being chased by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks (50) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
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New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (18) looks on on day two of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Giants Training Center, Jul 24, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Sep 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (18) runs with the ball against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (20) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (18) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Best of new Indianapolis Colts’ WR Darius Slayton
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (18) runs with the ball, Sunday, January 4, 2026, in East Rutherford.
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Week 3: vs. Houston, 1:00 PM, CBS
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Week 9: vs. Dallas, 1:00 PM, FOX
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Week 10: vs. Miami, 1:00 PM, CBS
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Week 11: at Houston, 8:15 PM, AMZ (TNF)
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Week 15: at Tennessee, 1:00 PM, CBS
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Week 18: vs. Jacksonville, TBD
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